Controls Design Engineer Jr
Core
Designing control systems and software for material handling automation systems, specifically conveyor systems, with mentorship from senior engineers.
Role type
Junior Controls Design Engineer (Hardware & Software)
Builds
Control systems, electrical layouts, schematic drawings, and software configurations for conveyor automation.
Domain
Industrial Automation / Material Handling
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens, ABB, Beckhoff), Electrical technical drawing, Industrial network configuration (ProfiNet, ASi, CAN), VFD parameter configuration, CAD tools for electrical layouts, Calculation of FLA, power drop, and cable length.
Preferred skills
Experience with Embedded Conveyor Controllers (ECCs), Creation of system emulation models.
Technologies
AB Logix Designer, Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7, CAD tools, Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, ASi, DCAN.
Responsibilities
Interpreting design inputs to produce simple control system designs, Selecting and placing electrical and controls components, Building electrical layouts and schematic drawings, Designing industrial networks, Configuring VFDs and ECCs, Creating emulation models for testing.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level with mentorship